Huntingdale Primary School vs John Monash Science School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Huntingdale Primary School
Oakleigh South · Government primary · Prep-6
414 students · ICSEA 1120
John Monash Science School
Clayton · Government high school · 10-12
656 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Huntingdale Primary School Oakleigh South VIC | John Monash Science School Clayton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #247 of 1,290 | #19 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #508 of 4,908 | #37 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 414 | 656 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 218 | 308 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 230 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 22% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 38.8 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Oakleigh South 3167 | Clayton 3168 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.huntingdaleps.vic.edu.au | www.jmss.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •John Monash Science School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 75.3).
- •John Monash Science School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Monash Science School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.8).
- •John Monash Science School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 414.
- •Huntingdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -1%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Huntingdale Primary School better than John Monash Science School?
On the Success Index, John Monash Science School ranks higher (82.8 vs 75.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Huntingdale Primary School and John Monash Science School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Oakleigh South and Clayton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Huntingdale Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Monash Science School has 11.9.
How do Huntingdale Primary School and John Monash Science School rank in VIC?
Huntingdale Primary School is 247th of 1,290 and John Monash Science School is 19th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.